Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Series 2 Recommission

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STV Group PLC

18 April 2012

 



Wednesday 18 April 2012

BBC Two commissions STV Productions to produce second series of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

BBC Two has commissioned a second series of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip from Glasgow-based production company, STV Productions.  STV will produce 20 x 60" episodes - double the amount of the first celebrity series - for peak time broadcast on BBC Two later this year.

The first series of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip aired on BBC Two in October 2011 and proved a hit with the viewers, almost doubling the slot average.

This brand new series will follow 20 pairs of antique loving celebrities as they set off on a nail-biting road trip across the UK, competing against each other to make the biggest profit buying and selling antiques.  The celebrities taking part will be confirmed prior to transmission.

Each celebrity will be teamed with one of the show's much loved regular experts, whose knowledge and experience will guide the would-be bargain hunters through the antiques trail, giving them the best possible advantage in the competition. 

Filming will take place across the UK.

Liam Keelan Controller of Daytime and Early Peak at BBC said: "I'm delighted the audience has taken Celebrity Antiques Road Trip to its heart and made it a great success in the BBC Two schedule. We're looking forward to many more famous faces careering around the countryside in search of a profit."

Wendy Rattray, Creative Director at STV Productions said:  "Antiques Road Trip has proven to be must-see TV in the BBC Two schedule and we're thrilled to be delivering a second and longer instalment of the celebrity version for peak time.  It's fantastic to have such a successful returning series come out of Scotland, which really seems to have struck a chord with viewers." 

STV press contacts:

Kirstin Stevenson on 0141 300 3670 or [e-mail]

Lauren Ferson on 01413003290 or [e-mail]

 

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